2017

When children achieve their goals playing sports, it teaches them that they can accomplish any goal they set in life. Being successful at sports has a positive impact on your child's self-esteem. However, if you are a cautious parent, then you may be concerned about your child getting hurt. Read on to find out what type of injuries could your child athlete face and how to prepare.
Injuries To Mouth And Teeth
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Are some of your teeth damaged or missing? Why many people are aware of the effect on your self-confidence, it can also have an impact on your oral health. This is not something that anybody should experience since dental implants are a way to replace those damaged or missing teeth, which will improve your life in several ways. Here are a few reasons to get dental implants:
Reduce the Risk of Bone Deterioration
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A diastema, more commonly known as a gap between two teeth, is fairly common. There are a variety of things that can cause a gap between teeth including a mismatch between the size of the teeth and the jawbone, missing or undersized teeth, and even certain habits such as thumb-sucking. While many find gap tooth smiles charming, others are quick to have their teeth realigned in order to close the gap.
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While you've probably heard that going to the dentist at least twice a year is recommended, how often do you actually go? Many people make excuses that lead to these four common reasons people avoid going to the dentist altogether:
Afraid of the Cost: One of the biggest concerns is cost, especially for those who do not have dental insurance coverage. If this is one of your reasons, it's helpful to know that many dentists offer payment plans for their patients along with help finding dental insurance coverage that may help with your costs, as well.
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For one reason or another, many people fail to go to the dentist on a regular basis. While some people fear the pain of the procedures that need to be done, others are simply fearful of the embarrassment due to the condition of his or her teeth. All of these reasons can cause fewer trips to the dentist, resulting in even further dental problems. It is a vicious cycle.
If you begin to notice pain in one tooth, it could be due to an abscess.
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About Me

Gum disease is a big deal. If you develop periodontitis, it could spread from the gums to the bones that support your teeth. You could need extensive treatments like gum grafts, root planning, crown lengthening surgery, and even dental implants.
It’s great that there are so many treatments for gum disease, but it’s best to prevent it in the first place, and most cases of gum disease are very preventable. After dealing with it myself, I started this blog to help educate other people about how to avoid gum disease, what signs of gum disease you should be on the lookout for, and what to expect from treatment if you do develop gum disease.